Adaptive riding pad apparatus and method
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United States of America Patent
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Jan 6, 2009
Grant Date -
Mar 8, 2007
app pub date -
Sep 2, 2005
filing date -
Sep 2, 2005
priority date (Note) -
Expired
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Abstract
Riding apparatus and methods for use on animals. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus comprises a saddle pad system with pad elements that are resiliently mounted to a central element so as to allow relative motion therebetween in at least one dimension. The resilient couplings absorb stress placed on the pad, thereby relieving stress on the central element (which is disposed proximate to the animal's spinal region), and optionally the withers region. Sheepskin contact elements are also optionally used to interface with the animal in order to provide maximal comfort, thermal properties, and moisture dissipation, as well as pressure dissipation. Methods of using the pad apparatus, and for manufacturing the same, are also disclosed.
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